arrancar

to start (an engine), to pull out, to tear off

verb b1
arrancar

Translation

to start (an engine), to pull out, to tear off

Explanation

Sacar algo con fuerza; o poner en marcha un motor.

Examples

Voy a arrancar el coche.

Necesito arrancar la mala hierba del jardín.

Memory Aid

Arrancar — sounds like “our car” → start the engine. (Also: pull out / tear off.)